Promoting the Implementation of Proven Safety Countermeasures

Highway fatalities have seen a significant drop from 41,259 in 2007, to 32,885 in 2010. Highway safety programs have played a significant role in this decline by analyzing where safety improvements could be made, while utilizing nine safety countermeasures that FHWA worked with Division Offices to collectively advance. To learn more about the countermeasures, check out the “Guidance Memorandum on the Consideration and Implementation of Proven Safety Countermeasures”.

What’s in the Numbers?

The FHWA Office of Highway Information Policy’s annual publication on Highway Statistics is now available. This publication is a compilation of 2010 statistical information on motor fuel, motor vehicle registrations, driver licenses, highway user taxation, highway mileage, travel, and highway finance.

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The American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act

Of the 13,300 projects obligated, more than 3,900 projects are under construction and more than 9,100 projects have been completed. The ARRA provides significant new funding for transportation infrastructure. Information on ARRA projects can be found on the Recovery Act Data System website and general information can be found on FHWA’s ARRA website.

Every Day Counts

The Every Day Counts initiative is designed to identify and deploy innovation aimed at reducing the time it takes to deliver highway projects, enhance safety, and protect the environment.

Learn what industry partners are saying about Every Day Counts at the EDC Forum.